Ceai Lophantus 14 cm

Agastache / Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) — aromatic plant.

Agastache / Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) – aromatic plant. Anise hyssop is an aromatic perennial with highly melliferous blue spikes and anise-scented leaves.

Benefits

• Aromatic leaves for the kitchen
• Attracts bees and pollinators

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
• Summer: Water moderately.
• Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
• Winter: Frost-hardy – overwinters outdoors. Prune in late winter if needed.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Agastache foeniculum
• Botanical family: Lamiaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Semi-evergreen
• Exposure: Sun
• Placement: Outdoors
• Growth rate: Medium
• Minimum temperature: -20 °C
• Drought resistance: Medium
• Mature height: 60-90 cm
• Mature width: 25-50 cm
• Flowering period: July–September
• Flower colour: White/purple
• Fragrance: Aromatic foliage
• Soil: Well drained, slightly chalky
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: Light, in spring
• Pruning: Regular harvesting
• Mulching: Optional
• Product code: 4030686
• EAN code: 6420384030686

Warnings

• Harvest regularly for tender leaves
• Avoid excess water

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Yes, it is frost-hardy and overwinters outdoors without problems in Romania.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; moderate watering. Anise hyssop is an aromatic perennial with highly melliferous blue spikes and anise-scented leaves.

When does it flower?
Flowering period: July-September.